The MTU 12V4000G74S is a 57.2 L 12-cylinder 4-cycle engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 1736 kW. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 12V4000 DS1250, 12V4000 DS1500 and MTU 12V4000 DS1500. It holds 260 L (68.7 gal) of oil and 160 L (42.3 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: MTU 12V4000G74S
Part of the MTU 12V4000 engine family — 62 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 260.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 160.0 L |
| Displacement | 57.2 L |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Aspiration | 4-Cycle |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
| Gross power | 1736 kW |
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel #2 | Recommended Fuel for diesel gensets (e.g. DS30, DS40, DS50, DS80, DS100, DS125, DS150, DS180, DS200, DS230, DS250, DS275, DS300, DS350, DS400, DS450, DS500) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 240V | 1 | 12 LEAD | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row | |
| 240V | 1 | 4 LEAD | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 240V | 3 | 12 LEAD DELTA | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 380V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 480V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTA | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| WM00076 | Air filter element | Air filter |
| WM00086 | Easy-change fuel filter | Fuel filter |
| WM00067 | Oil filter element | Oil filter |
| 3082751 | Reman engine | Service part / kit |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
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The MTU 12V4000G74S engine has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.
The MTU 12V4000G74S has a displacement of 57.2 liters with 12 cylinders.
The MTU 12V4000G74S powers 3 generator set(s), including MTU 12V4000 DS1250, MTU 12V4000 DS1500, MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500.